Watched Summertime was planned before knowing exactly how life would be by mid-August, following the Covid-19 restrictions of the last year and more, which meant many favourite events were missing.

That meant no fireworks, no large toy tent for children, no outdoor cinema, no candle float and no stage for a larger music event on Saturday night.

“We wondered whether anyone would come to a pared-down event,” said Rachel Irven, one of the organisers. “But this is Watchet – and we ended up having a great week!”

More photos and full report in Friday’s Free Press. Photos: Terry Walker